7th Annual
Baxtoberfest 2026
Music, Friends & Giving Back!
Honoring an amazing kid with a warrior spirit
Why we gather
Duncan’s Story
Duncan is 15 years old and has been playing guitar since he was just 7. Music runs deep for him — he plays with the worship team at Community Christian Church in Yorkville, and he’s also graced other stages, where his talent leaves an impression on everyone who hears him play.
On August 10, 2026, Duncan was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Since then, his life and his family’s has been consumed by hospital stays, treatment plans, and the uncertainty that comes with a diagnosis like this.
Let’s show Duncan and his family they are NOT alone.
With gratitude
Our Hosts
Baxtoberfest is possible because Adam and Shannon Baxa open their home and their hearts to this community every year.
Year after year they welcome neighbors onto Audrey Avenue for music, food, friendship, and the kind of giving that makes Yorkville feel like home. That tradition of hospitality and community care is why so many of us keep coming back — and why this year’s gathering means even more.
This October 3, the Baxas are once again hosting so we can stand with Duncan and his family. We’re deeply grateful for their generosity, their yard full of friends, and everything they do quietly and positively for people around them.
Thank you, Adam and Shannon — from all of us.
October 3 · Yorkville
What’s at the Fest
A private friends gathering — food, music, drinks, raffle baskets, and a silent walk-around auction — for Duncan and his family.
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Food
Good eats, neighbors sharing plates, Oktoberfest vibes.
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Live Music
Strings, songs, and the soundtrack Duncan loves.
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Drinks
Raise a glass — steins optional, friendship required.
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Raffle Baskets
Take a chance, give back, go home with something fun.
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Silent Auction
Walk-around bid sheets in the Baxa tent — gift baskets, services & more.
When
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Starting at 4:00 PM
Walk · Bid · Give back
Silent Auction
A Baxtoberfest tradition: donate gift baskets, local services, and sports memorabilia — then guests stroll the Baxa tent and write their bids as they go.
- Donate a basket, service certificate, sports item, or experience.
- Display in the Baxa tent with a simple bid sheet.
- Walk & bid — guests write offers as they browse; no phones required.
- Help Duncan’s family — proceeds support medical and family needs.
Raffle baskets are still part of the fun too. Got something to give? We’d love to include it.
This Year’s Auction Items
Items will appear here as donations come in. The cards below are examples only — not real donations yet.
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Waiting
Your donation here
We’re collecting auction gifts now. Sign up below and Steve will follow up.
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Example — your item here
Gift Basket
Themed basket — gourmet snacks, spa night, movie night, or whatever you love to put together.
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Example — your item here
Local Business Service
A certificate for a local service — think a free oil change, lawn care, salon visit, or similar neighborly gift.
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Example — your item here
Sports Memorabilia
Signed gear, jerseys, or collectibles that get the bidding buzzing in the tent.
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Example — your item here
Experience
Dinner for two, a pizza night from a local spot, tickets, or a fun outing — the kind of gift friends love to bid on.
In-kind gifts
Donate an Auction Item
Tell us what you’d like to give. We’ll confirm details and get it into the tent on October 3.
Be there
How to Help / RSVP
Tell us you’re coming — or that you want to help with food, music, raffle baskets, auction items, or setup. This form opens an email; nothing is stored on the site yet.
The tradition
Past Years
Photos & stories from 2025 / 2024 coming — email yours.
If you have shots or memories from earlier Baxtoberfests, send them to nashvillesteveholland@gmail.com so we can celebrate the years that led here.
Email photos & storiesNeighbors helping neighbors
Sponsors
Businesses and friends who donate auction items or sponsor the fest get a thank-you on this page — your logo is the publicity.
2026 sponsors
Past-years sponsors
We’re gathering names and logos from earlier Baxtoberfests. Spot yourself? Email a logo and we’ll add you with thanks.
- Past sponsor — coming soon
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- Past sponsor — coming soon
Donating an auction item or want to sponsor? After you give, email your logo to nashvillesteveholland@gmail.com — we’ll put it on the site as our thank-you.